Dr. Robert Smith is Advisor for Executive Talent and Leadership Development for the University of Tennessee System. He was honored both as Chancellor Emeritus for the University of Tennessee at Martin and President Emeritus of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania for achieving significant transformational changes resulting in national commendations and rankings for educational achievements and organizational performance. “Dr. Bob” has received four national awards for teaching excellence or leadership education as well as an honorary doctorate from a university in India. He has also taught in executive development programs at the University of Tennessee, University of California-Davis, and the University of Kentucky.